Chinese ships halt attempt to exit Hormuz despite Iran safe passage assurancesTwo Chinese container ships, the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, turned back attempting to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz,...
27 Mar, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
In blunt warning, US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to ChinaThe United States has voiced strong concerns regarding China's increasing influence over Peru's vital infrastructure. This comes after a Pe...
12 Feb, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Cosco Shipping warns ongoing geopolitcal risks clouds outlookTrade in emerging markets also boosted growth. Restocking in Europe and the US played a role. The company remains cautious about trade poli...
29 Aug, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
CK Hutchison wants Chinese firm to join bidding for its $22.8 billion ports businessCK Hutchison is seeking a major Chinese strategic investor to join the BlackRock-led consortium bidding for its $22.8 billion ports busines...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.57 AM IST
CK Hutchison ports deal deadline likely to be extended as US-China tensions weigh, sources sayCK Hutchison's $22.8 billion ports business sale to a BlackRock-led consortium faces delays amid political tensions and regulatory scrutiny...
25 Jul, 2025, 10.30 AM IST
Chinese civilian vessels could prove a military menaceThomas Shugart warned that China could use container ships for unexpected missile attacks on US targets. He noted that Chinese state-owned ...
27 Aug, 2024, 11.10 AM IST
China's COSCO Shipping, Fortescue to build green fuel supply chainThe memorandum of understanding includes exploring construction and deployment of green ammonia-fuelled vessels owned either by COSCO or jo...
30 Jul, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
China's COSCO halts shipping to Israel -Israeli mediaThe report, which did not include details behind the decision, came as shipping lanes in the Red Sea have been disrupted by attacks carried...
07 Jan, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Germany allows controversial Chinese stake in Hamburg portUnder the compromise agreed by Scholz's cabinet, Chinese shipping giant Cosco will be allowed to buy a stake "below 25 percent" in the Toll...
26 Oct, 2022, 11.38 PM IST
Ships queues worsen port delays from Singapore to PiraeusLike all major container hubs, Singapore relies on a delicate logistical ecosystem, where a storm or a Covid-19 outbreak in another port, t...
03 Nov, 2021, 09.39 AM IST
How can India save $60 billion in forex every year? Start an international shipping lineIt is an idea whose time has come. A shipping line along with a port-led development model is what can drive India towards economic growth.
16 Jun, 2021, 01.51 PM IST
Major shipping firms warn of worsening congestion at China's Yantian portGlobal container shipping rates have climbed to record highs in recent months due to bottlenecks caused by a surge in demand for consumer g...
04 Jun, 2021, 08.57 AM IST
China-Pakistan Gwadar Port runs into rough weatherChinese co terminates container liner services to Gwadar; inadequate cargo & lack of use of port for transit to Afghanistan cited as reasons
10 Sep, 2019, 12.54 PM IST
- Pirate attacks touch a new high: Piracy Reporting Centre
The number of pirate attacks on ships the world over has gone up to 266 in the first six months of 2011.
18 Jul, 2011, 06.36 AM IST
- China boosts investments in debt-hit Greece
China pledged to encourage investment in debt-hit Greece and signed a maritime accord and sealed 13 deals with Greek companies. Is worst ov...
16 Jun, 2010, 04.30 AM IST
- Mercator Lines in charter deal with PRC Shipping
Mercator Lines has entered into a firm negotiation with Refined Success, a subsidiary of PRC Shipping Conglomerate COSCO Shipping Co, for t...
25 Mar, 2008, 06.24 PM IST
- GE Shipping places order for 2 Supramax carriers with Cosco
Great Eastern Shipping Company has entered into a contract with Cosco Shipyard for two more new building Supramax dry bulk carriers.
13 Dec, 2007, 01.37 PM IST